The Washington critic., 1887-10-08
THE HIGHLAND CLUE.
Ono of washington's Greatest Needs
Supplied at Last.

Ono of Washington Greatest Need
supplied at Last.
with all Its local and suburban attrac
tions, Washington has hitherto lacked on,
feature, which has lent charm ta al
other cities In the Union. While the onvi
fons OF Washington possess natural beau
ties that will compare favorably with thos,
OF any other city, up to the present time
no one has seemed to think II necessary tC
provide any objective point Of interest nc
place where ladies and gentlemen may
rest, after an afternoon or evening drive
and ENJOY u well-cookod, elaborate dnuef,
or recherche lunch, free from such dlsa.
greeablc associations as surround public
resorts that are open to everybody.
MIR. John +. Waggaman, the well.known
real estate broker OF this city, fully realiz-
Ing this defect, has long seen the necessity
Tor lust such a resort, and at last secured
lust the locality best adapted to the pur-
pose. With characteristic enterprise he has
taken steps that will place within the
reach OF the public an attractive spot,
where, surrounded by charms which nature
has lavishly bestowed lie has erected II
spacious, well.appontod mansion house,
land caused to be Instituted u club, already
composed, and always to be composed, OF
gentlemen among the most respectable In
the city, where all the comforts and luxu-
ries usually furnished at similar resorts In
metropolitan centres may be enjoyed by It's
members.
No more lovely spot could have been
chosen than 1.-THE Highlands" situated but
about four aud a half miles from Washing
ton on the main line OF the Baltimore aud
Ohio railroad, accessible by rail in about
ten minutes from the station In this city,
or by carriage over the Bladensburg road
OF OfcOurse "1ho Highlands" may be reached
by more clrcuitous and very lovely drive.
ways, through the grounds OF the Soldiers
Home and by Lincoln avenue or North Cap.
itol street, via Glenwood Cemetery, and on
past Brooks Station, and by several other
pleasant routes.
The situation is all that could be desired.
1t is high, well shaded by oak groves, is
thoroughly drained and commands most
charming view OF the surrounding country
for miles around. The clubhouse, erected
at cost OF Sl5 600, contains twenty rooms,
is luxuriously furnished and well appoint
ed, is lighted by gas aud heated by steam.
There Is water on each floor, bowling al
leys near by; the streets approaching 1t
have been graded and graveled, there is
ample stabling for horses aud the grounds
composing the Highlands occupy about so
acres.
The Highland Country Club, recently In
stltuted, has been organized, aud Mr.. L. q.
Hine elected president, Mr.. q. G. Duncan
son treasurer, and MIR. u. T. Carpenter
secretary.
Such a club and such resort are good
things for Washington, and 1t is In contem-
plation by the management to admit such
persons, as may be recommended for the
privilege, to share In the enjoyment OF the
place, on payment OF an annual assessment
OF, say, s25. Gentlemen avalllng themselves
Of the privilege will be able to visit the
clubhouse with their families and enjoy all
It's advantages; committees (civic, leglsla-
tive, or otherwise), may hold meetings or
consultations there, and over their wine
and walnuts may transact their business
free from interruption and surrounded by
every luxury. 1t will be, In sense, q CO.
operative country house, and cannot fail
to be popular. 1t is In contemplation to
place IA lady In charge, thus making It very
pleasant for ladies and children who may
desire to pass day, or portion OF day,
at this healthful and delightful retreat while
awaiting the presence Of their husbands
and fathers of dinner, at the conclusion OF
the business OF the latter in the city. 1t
will also afford an opportunity, which has
never before existed, for Washlngtonians
to entertain their guests most sumptuously
atthe close OF drive through the city aud
Its surroundings.
is, or ought to be, interested. The club will
unquestionably have u prosperous future,
and Its patrons will be sure to enjoy de-
lightful connection with 1t. OF course the
club will be maintained on the highest
standard Of excellence, and will be second
TO none In the country In It's appointments
and management. 1t will be an institution
OF which Washington will be proud, and
Mr.. Waggaman deserves the thanks Of the
m m mi for thu antaFnrisn m hos
played in providing for a long needed want.
At recent meeting Of the Highland Club
the property was purchased, and 1t was
voted to issue stock, which may now be
secured al 800 per share. Already sew
eral Of the "solid men" Of the city have
subscribed (for as an investment the enter
prise cannot fail to be proiitsble), and an
opportunity is afforded any who desire to
become identified with the development OF
this delightful tract to do so by calling at
Mr.. Woggaman's Office, Nos. 1908 and 1905
Il street northwest.